United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation

TEAMSTERS DEMAND AVIATION WORKER PROTECTION BE PRIORITIZED IN FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are applauding the inclusion of policies that are beneficial to aviation workers in the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, but also call on lawmakers to revise the legislation without provisions that put pilots and the flying public at risk. Yesterday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the bill, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and makes numerous policy changes that will have significant impacts on the aviation industry.

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  • Yesterday, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the bill, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration and makes numerous policy changes that will have significant impacts on the aviation industry.
  • "There are, however, a few provisions that absolutely must be scrapped before this bill can move forward."
  • "We oppose the inclusion of changes to First Officer Qualifications via expanded simulation credits – a dangerous policy that lowers training standards for pilots," said Joe Ferreira, Teamsters Airline Division Director.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Paralyzed Veterans of America issues statement applauding today's passage of the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act"

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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3935, the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act."

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  • 3935, the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act."
  • "Improving access to air travel for passengers with disabilities is one of PVA's top priorities.
  • Too many veterans with spinal cord injuries or diseases, like MS and ALS, have had their wheelchairs or other assistive devices damaged, lost, or destroyed.
  • The House's legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration includes several important provisions that will improve the air travel experience for people with disabilities.

HOUSE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE FAA LEGISLATION IGNORES PASSENGER RIGHTS, SAY CONSUMER GROUPS

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Paul Hudson, president of FlyersRights.org and the designated passenger representative to the FAA noted,

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  • Paul Hudson, president of FlyersRights.org and the designated passenger representative to the FAA noted,
    "This legislation would grant significantly more power to the airline industry and FAA bureaucrats while ignoring passenger interests.
  • Despite airlines receiving over $54 billion in federal subsidies, air travel breakdowns, delays, cancellations, and passenger complaints are at record levels.
  • Missing from the legislation were nearly all passenger protection and safety provisions supported by a coalition of national passenger and consumer protection organizations.
  • Also missing was any reform of FAA secrecy policies that block any public oversight of its safety decision making.

TEAMSTERS CONDEMN PLAN TO RAISE FEDERAL LIMITS ON MAXIMUM TRUCK WEIGHTS

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Teamsters Freight Division Director John Murphy and Teamsters Carhaul Division Director Avral Thompson on a vote in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to approve HR 3372 and HR 2948, which raise maximum allowable truck weights for vehicles operating on the nation's interstate highways:

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  • This legislation is absolutely not – as proponents are falsely claiming – a good faith effort to address supply chain challenges.
  • "Furthermore, several states already allow trucks that are heavier than the federal limit to operate on their state and local roads.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters .

Congresswoman Julia Brownley Flies with Skyryse's Flight Automation Technology

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse, a transportation company building the future of general aviation, recently hosted U.S. House Representative Julia Brownley, to demonstrate its flight automation technology. Brownley represents California's 26th congressional district—which encompasses most of Ventura County and a portion of Los Angeles County and sits on the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. She has been a steadfast champion of strengthening local transportation infrastructure, reducing traffic, and improving air travel.

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  • The Ventura and LA County Congresswoman calls Skyryse's technology "intuitive, exciting"
    LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyryse , a transportation company building the future of general aviation, recently hosted U.S. House Representative Julia Brownley, to demonstrate its flight automation technology.
  • "Having a computer that knows exactly how to fly just completely enhances aviation to a level that we've never seen before," said Brownley.
  • Skyryse's mission is to transform safety in the general aviation segment for all pilots with its flagship technology, FlightOS .
  • Representative Brownley, who is not a trained pilot, was able to learn how to use Skyryse's technology in mere minutes.

Banner Public Affairs Announces Formation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Division

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the federal government's recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Banner Public Affairs today announced the formation of the Banner Infrastructure Division, a bipartisan group comprising six of the firm's subject matter experts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to the federal government's recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Banner Public Affairs today announced the formation of the Banner Infrastructure Division, a bipartisan group comprising six of the firm's subject matter experts.
  • "We are proud to have assembled a bipartisan team that can help companies, cities and states access much-needed funds and shore up our next generation of infrastructure."
  • Madeline Kauffman, Director of Public Relations:Kauffman has years of public relations experience working on strategic messaging and placements for Banner's infrastructure clients, including renewable energy, battery recycling, and traditional public infrastructure.
  • Banner Public Affairs executes winning strategies to achieve the unexpected and avoid the predictable.

New Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking in Congress's Package of Infrastructure Bills

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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The investments in trails, walking and biking in this bill have the potential to change people's lives for the better.

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  • The investments in trails, walking and biking in this bill have the potential to change people's lives for the better.
  • Authorizing the Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act (H.R.2991/S.684), listed in the bill as the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, at $200 million per year.
  • This innovative new policy establishes competitive connectivity grants that will strategically invest in projects that connect active transportation infrastructure, accelerating local and regional plans to create safe, convenient walking and biking routes to everyday destinations.
  • In addition, the bill does not guarantee funding for connectivity grants, which RTC will seek through the annual appropriations process.

Redwire Executive Vice President Mike Gold to Testify at Senate Committee Hearing

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RedwireCorporation (NYSE: RDW) Executive Vice President of Civil Space and External Affairs Mike Gold will testify on Thursday, October 21 at 10:00 am ET, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Space and Science.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RedwireCorporation (NYSE: RDW) Executive Vice President of Civil Space and External Affairs Mike Gold will testify on Thursday, October 21 at 10:00 am ET, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Space and Science.
  • In prepared remarks, Goldexpressed his gratitude to the Committee for crafting a NASA Authorization as part of the U.S.
  • The hearing will be chaired by Subcommittee on Space and Science Chair Sen. John Hickenlooper and Ranking Member Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
  • Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator; Mary Lynne Dittmar, Executive Vice President for Government Affairs, Axiom Space; and Dr. Patricia Sanders, Chair, NASA Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel.